Powered by 4 - July 31, 2012

Our thinking changes once we make the decision to follow Christ and receive Him as Savior. Our interest and focus shift away from the temporary things the world offers to us—money, popularity, beauty, fame, talent—and move on to spiritual things that make a difference for eternity. Paul puts it this was “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit” (Romans 8:5).

As a believer in Christ, our minds are to be set on “things of the Spirit.” So at present, what are the spiritual things/matters that are capturing your focus? How has your mindset changed as you’ve grown in your relationship with the Lord? Tami W.

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